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Edition #1254

May 30, 2025

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BOSCA Founder Jim Abbott pens on the future of small college athletics, writing in part: “Small college athletic leaders should be contemplating this scenario now. What would happen if the funding from the NCAA stopped or was dramatically reduced when the NCAA’s current television agreement expires in 2032? For Division 2 and 3 schools, this would likely require an increase in the amount of conference dues paid (or a decrease in services provided for the conference) and additional budget dollars available for post-season travel. In short, the cost of doing business would increase significantly for schools that are already facing enrollment drops and budget cuts. For the most successful schools, post-season travel alone could become a $500,000 or more annual expense. […] Whether there is a precipitous drop in the NCAA funding model or not, there is no denying that significant changes are on the horizon for small college athletics. The question is should you wait until your circumstances force you to address this or should you be planning for this eventuality now? […] When I contemplate the future of small college higher education, I believe more resolutely than ever that athletics will continue to be an important part of campus. That having been said, it must be reimagined in a way that allows the institutions to sustainably support it. Most likely this will mean a reorganization of schools to create more geographically centered conferences with like-minded and funded missions.” Abbott pinpoints two immediate impediments to this solution: conference buyouts that can range from $25K to $250K that limit the flexibility of schools and ego. “Ego is the biggest challenge in making a decision like this. It’s rare to see schools like Azusa Pacific (or Hartford and St. Francis) make a decision that is perceived as moving down. That having been said, do your alumni really differentiate a victory over Occidental College as opposed to Biola University? The answer is unequivocally no. […] The reality is that for many schools the environment that led them to transition years ago has now changed (or the makeup of the league they moved to has changed) and as a result, what seemed like a logical decision at the time isn’t so obvious anymore.” (link)

NCAA President Charlie Baker would like a decision sooner rather than later about expanding March Madness and noted during the Big 12’s meetings in Orlando that “our goal here is to try to sort of either get to yes or no sometime in the next few months. There’s a lot of logistical work that would be associated with doing this if we were to go down this road.” If a decision to expand is reached, Baker believes it would take effect next year. “That would be the goal, which is why the window to negotiate it will probably end sometime in early summer.” Baker says of the benefits of expansion: “It’s a way to get some of the teams into the tournament who would be at large teams. Given the fact that we believe in the AQ process and the opportunities that it creates for everybody to have a stake in the tournaments on the men’s and women’s side, we leave some teams out that probably belong there, and it’s a way to get them in.” Baker also said he hasn’t heard much about the presidential commission on college sports, adding: “We’ve done a bunch of things that were important to Washington with respect to some of their issues with us. And I think we’ve seen enough, especially in the sort of burgeoning state law space, to be able to make a pretty compelling case about state preemption and some of the other issues we’re dealing with. From my point of view, as many voices at the table works for me. I think these issues are important, and they certainly matter a lot to schools and to kids and to college sports.” (link, link)

Sport Sponsorship…
+ Lake Forest will add Cheer, Dance and Men’s Volleyball as varsity sports to grow its sport sponsorship to 28 sports in 2026-27. AD Jim Catanzaro: “Forester Athletics has always been an integral part of campus life and we are excited to increase the opportunities for students at the College to be part of a dedicated and successful team environment. Cheer and dance already have a history of performing at home sporting events and men's volleyball is one of the fastest-growing sports at the collegiate level. These programs are ideal additions to our longstanding Tradition of Excellence.” (link)
+ William Peace will bring Men’s Volleyball to campus as its 18th varsity sport. (link)

Lakeland reintroduces its Muskies Club. AD Dan Artamenko: “We need to rebuild our connections first, and the Muskies Club's first setup will involve engaging alumni, parents, fans, and the community in the athletics department. […] Over time, we can develop a strong group of connections that can lead us towards a more traditional, involved booster club. As we open our corporate sponsorship ideas this summer, the Muskies Club could also bridge external fundraising and internal operations.” (link)

Former Wilkes Baseball HC Kevin Gryboski has filed a lawsuit claiming the university violated his civil rights by terminating him without cause in 2023. Gryboski claims the termination was in retaliation for reporting offensive racial comments made by a white player towards a black player that were founded, but he was still fired “in retaliation for his report of the racially offensive comments made by one player to another player of a different color, race and national origin.” Gryboski is seeking back pay and unspecified damages. (link)

It’s Personnel…
+ SUNY Oneonta selects Hartwick Asst. AD/Men’s Lacrosse HC Don LaSala as its new Asst. AD for Facilities and Gameday Operations. (link)
+ TCNJ taps Saint Joseph’s (DI) Asst. AD for Facilities and Event Management as its new Asst. AD for Facilities and Operations. (link)
+ Worcester State selects Buffalo State Asst. Athletic Trainer as Asst. AD/Head Athletic Trainer. (link)

Coaches.wire, hoops…
+ Lesley hires Great Bay (USCAA) Men’s Basketball HC Alex Burt as the next HC for the Lynx. (link)
+ Piedmont Men’s Basketball HC Greg Neeley departs to become the AD at Tallulah Falls School. (link)
+ York (NY) Women’s Basketball HC Jason Marshall steps down after two seasons. (link)

Coaches.wire, continued…
+ Alma Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Jared Guy steps down after five seasons to pursue a different opportunity. (link)
+ Alvernia taps Penn State Berks Women’s Volleyball HC Micaela Sensenig as the Wolves’ new Men’s and Women’s Volleyball HC. (link)
+ Centenary (LA) promotes Volunteer AC Patrick Garrett to Swimming HC. (link)
+ Clark Men’s Lacrosse HC Jeff Cohen resigns after 16 seasons leading the Cougars. (link)
+ Hendrix Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Craig Kirchgessner departs for the same role at Harding (DII). (link)
+ Hiram Director of Volleyball Operations/Women’s Volleyball HC Brittany Dye will add Men’s Volleyball HC responsibilities. (link)
+ Juniata hires Hendrix Women’s Lacrosse HC Taylor Drumheller as the Eagles’ new HC. (link)
+ MIT names Husson Baseball HC Chris Morris to the same role in Cambridge. (link)
+ Mount Aloysius AD/Baseball HC Kevin Kime will step away from coaching and pass the program to longtime AC Patrick Gully. (link)
+ Springfield selects Endicott Assoc. AD/former Men’s Lacrosse HC Sean Quirk as the Pride’s next HC. (link)
+ St. John Fisher Women’s Lacrosse HC Linda Michele retires after 14 years leading the Cardinals. (link)
+ Wisconsin-Eau Claire Women’s Ice Hockey HC Erik Strand steps down to become an AC at Vermont (DI). (link)
+ Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Frank Barnes retires after 23 seasons at the helm. (link)
+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire highlights coaching staff moves across 28 different sports. (link)

More Higher Ed…
+ Vermont State University President David Bergh will retire when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. (link)
+ Franklin extends President Kerry Prather’s contract through the 2027-28 academic year. (link)

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(NEW!) Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position,will include the management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Men’s Basketball program More details HERE.

(NEW!) Women's Tennis Head Coach (University of California – Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Head Coach leads a competitive intercollegiate athletics sports program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach (Virginia Wesleyan University / Virginia Beach, VA): Virginia Wesleyan University invites applications for the Head Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach position. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Stevens Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach (Stevens Institute of Technology / Hoboken, NJ): NCAA DIII Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the head coach in leading and developing our wrestling program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Cross Country Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Assistant coaches are involved all facets of the profession, including, but not limited to recruiting, game planning, conducting practices/drills and one-on-one workouts, and operations. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Golf Coach (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Provides technical instruction and drills for members of the Academy’s golf team. Coordinates with the head coach for areas to address during practices. Assists head coach in planning lineups. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Tufts University / Medford, MA): The Director will lead Tufts Athletics with passion, honoring tradition while shaping its future, promoting sportsmanship, community, and student-athlete well-being through shared goals. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Exciting role in a mission-focused athletics dept! Oversee sports, support compliance, and grow professionally. Make a real impact on the student-athlete experience and campus community! More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Athletic Trainer works to support health care and athletic training services to varsity student-athletes. JHU sponsors 22 Division III programs and 2 Division I programs (Men's and Women's Lacrosse). More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (University of Wisconsin – Superior / Superior, WI): Responsible for the recruitment, training, performance, and administration of the women’s soccer program that upholds the philosophy of the University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletic Department. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Flag Football Coach (Blackburn College / Carlinville, IL): Blackburn College invites applications for a dynamic Head Women’s Flag Football Coach to lead and grow our NCAA Division III program. More details HERE.

Intern/Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist w/ management of VB program, including game prep/film evaluation, practices/skill development, team supervision/ops, recruiting/scouting, fundraising, & coaching. More details HERE.

Associate Head Cross Country Coach / Assistant Track and Field Coach - Distance (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Seeking a dynamic, energetic and highly motivated coach to work with our men's and women's cross country/distance student-athletes and be fully engaged in all aspects of the program. More details HERE.

Assistant Wrestling Coach (Augustana College – Illinois / Rock Island, IL): Seeking a dynamic, energetic and highly motivated coach to work with our men's and women's wrestling student-athletes and be fully engaged in all aspects of the program. More details HERE.

Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): The Assistant Field Hockey Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in administering all aspects of the program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and External Relations (Centre College / Danville, KY): The Assistant AD for Communications and External Relations serves as a key member of the Centre College Athletics Administration, reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's Golf (Tufts University / Medford, MA): The Head Coach for Men's Golf is responsible for effectively operating all aspects of an NCAA Division III men's golf program, including recruiting, program management, and alumni engagement. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Softball (Randolph College / Lynchburg, VA): Randolph College is a residential, liberal arts institution committed to excellence and competes in the NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).Seeking a Head Softball Coach More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach provides leadership in all coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a nationally competitive Division III women’s lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Assistant Tennis Coach (Moravian University / Bethlehem, PA): Fulltime Assistant Coach for both the men's and women's tennis program. Assist the head coach with various duties which include but not limited to on the court coaching and recruiting. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): Gettysburg College seeks an experienced and visionary Director of Athletics and Recreation to lead our comprehensive athletic programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director Of Communications, Creative and Branding (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Responsible for enhancing the department’s visibility, storytelling, and fan engagement through innovative communication strategies, content creation, and brand management across all media platforms. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Operations and Professional Development (College Sports Communicators / Remote): This role is responsible for designing innovative professional development and educational programs that support the growth of CSC members across career stages, roles, and institution types. More details HERE.

Director Sports Performance/Head Coach Strength and Conditioning (Tufts University / Medford, MA): The Director of Sports Performance / Head Strength & Conditioning Coach directs & administers the daily operation of all fitness & sports performance related components of the Athletics Department. More details HERE.

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (University of California – Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz, CA): The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach will lead our strength and conditioning programming, provide leadership, instruction, guidance, and safety in strength and conditioning development More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Colby College / Waterville, ME): Colby College seeks a full-time head coach of men’s basketball. The Mules compete in a state-of-the-art athletics complex which is among the best Division III facilities in the country. More details HERE.

FT Assistant Coach - Women's Field Hockey (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III field hockey program by educating and coaching student-athletes, and recruiting highly selective prospective student-athletes. More details HERE.

FT Assistant Coach - Women's Lacrosse (Connecticut College / New London, CT): Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III lacrosse program by educating and coaching student-athletes, and recruiting highly selective prospective student-athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): This position serves as the strategic planner for all internal and external athletic communication, messaging, and storytelling for the Red Hawks. More details HERE.

Executive Director (The Rams Club / Chapel Hill, NC): The Executive Director will supervise the planning and activities of The Rams Club with responsibility for membership, annual giving, major/endowment gifts, and major capital fundraising efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Swimming and Diving (Tufts University / Medford, MA): Assists the Head Coach in all aspects of running an NCAA Division III swimming and diving program by educating and coaching student-athletes, recruiting highly selective prospective student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics - Communications (Maine Maritime Academy / Castine, ME): Coordinates the athletic department’s communications efforts. Promoting academic and athletic achievement to elevate the institution’s profile in accordance with the Academy’s strategic goals. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): St. Olaf College is a residential, liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus located 45 min from Minneapolis and St. Paul. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Assists the head athletic trainer in all aspects of the athletic training program, including the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries More details HERE.

Athletic Admission Representative (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Recruitment of student-athletes More details HERE.

Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach (Blackburn College / Carlinville, IL): Blackburn College invites applications for a dynamic Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach to lead and grow our NCAA Division III golf programs. More details HERE.

Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Coach and schedule practices and contests; monitor annual operation and recruiting budgets; meet institutional obligations and have knowledge and commitment to NCAA Compliance Rules and Regulations. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Schedule and coach practices, and home and away competitions; monitor annual operational and recruiting budgets; ensure institutional, NCAA, and Midwest Conference obligations are met as head coach More details HERE.

Assistant Volleyball Coach (Cornell College / Mount Vernon, IA): Assistant to the head volleyball coach. Will help to cultivate student-athlete's personal and athletic growth. More details HERE.

Men’s Soccer Interim Assistant Coach (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, invites applications for the full-time position of Interim Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. More details HERE.

Athletic Events and Student-Athlete Experience Coordinator (Virginia Wesleyan University / Virginia Beach, VA): The Athletic Events and Student-Athlete Experience Coordinator will assist in the planning, marketing, promotion and execution of athletic contests and other athletic events. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (University of Wisconsin – Superior / Superior, WI): Responsible for planning and directing the recruitment, training, and performance of the women’s basketball program at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. More details HERE.

Assistant, Men's & Women's Cross Country (Gannon University / Erie, PA): This is a part-time 12 month position and is responsible for assisting with coaching, managing and directing various aspects of the Gannon University Men's & Women's Cross Country Team. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Assist with successful operation of program by recruiting student-athletes, assisting with practice, game preparation, game-day coaching and operations, and monitoring student-athletes academically. More details HERE.

Head Coach – M/W Swim and Dive (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Administering all aspects of the sport program including coaching, recruiting, scheduling, supervision, fund-raising, committee participation, budget management, NCAA compliance, and rules/regulations More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Budgeting (St. Olaf College / Northfield, MN): St. Olaf Athletics enriches educational and life experiences by fostering a highly competitive and inclusive environment that champions academic excellence, holistic well-being, and community. More details HERE.

Women's Wrestling | Head Coach (Misericordia University / Dallas, PA): Responsible for the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport or sports activities including supervision, teaching and implementing skills and strategies, and recruiting. More details HERE.

Head Women's Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Coach (Bryn Mawr College / Bryn Mawr, PA): Responsible for organizing and administering all phases of the cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field programs. Teaching in the physical education and wellness curriculum is expected. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Full-Time (Allegheny College / Meadville, PA): Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the sport program, including but not limited to coaching, teaching, recruiting, game and practice preparation, fund-raising, and NCAA and compliance. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation/Business Manager (SUNY New Paltz / New Paltz, NY): SUNY New Paltz seeks applicants for the role of Associate Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation/Business Manager in the Department of Athletics, Wellness, & Recreation. More details HERE.

Head Coach Track & Field and Cross Country (McDaniel College / Westminster, MD): The Head Coach is responsible for the administration and organization of a successful track and field and cross-country program that competes in the Centennial Conference at the NCAA DIII level. More details HERE.

Coordinator of Hockey Operations (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University is now accepting applications for the coordinator of hockey operations. This is a full-time, 10-month, position. More details HERE.

Swim and Dive Assistant Coach (Hope College / Holland, MI): Successful candidates must: a) demonstrate the ability to effectively and inspirationally coach within a collegiate Swim/Dive program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director (Life University / Marietta, GA): Provide critical leadership across multiple areas of operations, which will support the continued competitive excellence of 21 teams and over 650 student-athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Head Women's Wrestling Coach Position. The Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of coaching and administrating Albion College’s sports team. More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's Lacrosse (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): This position directly supervises the assistant coaches, student support personnel and student athletes. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems (DePaul University / Chicago, IL): Lead IT strategy for DePaul Athletics—overseeing systems, devices, data architecture, and broadcast tech—while collaborating across departments to drive innovation and operational excellence. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletics Communication (Viterbo University / La Crosse, WI): This position coordinates media relations, public relations, marketing and promotions, website maintenance, photography and statistical data related to the athletics department. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (10-Month) (Elmira College / Elmira, NY): Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer provides support and assistance for all aspects of the Sports Medicine program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Curry College / Milton, MA): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing direct athletic training services to the student-athletes and assistance for the athletic health administration. More details HERE.

Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field (Virginia Wesleyan University / Virginia Beach, VA): Virginia Wesleyan University invites applications for the Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field position. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (New York University / New York, NY): NYU is seeking a Head Men's Basketball Coach who will foster a competitive and memorable collegiate athletic experience, while upholding the values and missions of NYU, the UAA, and the NCAA. More details HERE.

Head Coach – Baseball (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Head Baseball Coach. The employee must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department. More details HERE.

Director of Golf (Moravian University / Bethlehem, PA): The Director of Golf Coach is responsible for all phases of the NCAA Division III men's and women's golf programs. This is a 10-month exempt position. More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Washington & Jefferson College / Washington, PA): Responsible for the direction/organization of the W&J field hockey program, including the recruitment/retention of qualified student athletes, practice planning and player skill development. More details HERE.

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